Sometimes it’s good to get out in the desert and simply ‘be’

Getting to the desert was like a backwards game of Twister – untangling ourselves from work, homestead responsibilities, the comfort of warm beds and stocked fridges. There’s alw...

DATE: Apr 19, 2014 | CATEGORY: Adventures in Motherhood

Advocates raise awareness of mental health in May

Since 1949, May has been observed as National Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental Health Awareness Month is important because mental-health issues can affect anyone at any time during his ...

DATE: Apr 19, 2014 | CATEGORY: Creating Community

Budget is done, but work isn’t over

The budget has passed the House and Senate and is awaiting the governor’s signature. I have previously outlined the controversial process for the funding of Fort Lewis College’s Berndt Hall ...

DATE: Apr 19, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Students, teachers paying for voters’ inattention

Bit by bit over the past few weeks, students at Durango High School have been hearing how budget cuts will affect us next year. After Amendment 66 failed significantly, which would have dram...

DATE: Apr 19, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Stick to the ‘Colorado way’

Gas and oil provide vital benefits to the people of this state

DATE: Apr 19, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Cuts have 9-R choosing between teachers and tests

Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: What do you call a bus half-full of schoolteachers on the way to the unemployment line? A good start toward improved student growth and achievement! ...

DATE: Apr 19, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Daddys’ little girls dance night away

What woman doesn’t remember those first dance steps taken on her father’s feet, his strong arms guiding her to the music? (That may not be happening as much these days. But in my...

DATE: Apr 18, 2014 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

Eight steps to teaching your dog to come

The “come” command is one of the most challenging things your dog will ever learn. Not surprisingly, it can be the most difficult command for a dog owner to learn, too. Does this...

DATE: Apr 17, 2014 | CATEGORY: Durango Dog Tales

Bluegrass festival to be focus of documentary

The 2014 Durango Bluegrass Meltdown, which wrapped up Sunday, included a series of cameras and personnel filming on stage, the Strater lobby and behind the scenes at all of the venues. ...

DATE: Apr 17, 2014 | CATEGORY: Downtown Lowdown

Clubhouse Porch

I got the biggest kick last Sunday when a corporate person I know (not from here) commented on how many of my fellow employees were into golf and were irked when the local television signal ...

DATE: Apr 16, 2014 | CATEGORY: Clubhouse Porch

Budget, school finance still to be settled before session ends

Looking out the window in Denver, watching a snowstorm worthy of a freezing, wintry day, I wonder if Easter is really just around the corner, or maybe we’re back to Christmas? It’s especiall...

DATE: Apr 16, 2014 | CATEGORY: From our Congressman

Everyone leaving this world needs to have an estate plan

Many people tend to forget that estate planning is a two-part process. Half of the documents are to provide instruction for distribution of your assets after your death. The other...

DATE: Apr 16, 2014 | CATEGORY: From the Extension Office

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